Hellenic
“Liberalism and the Foundations of the Modern Greek State (ca 1830-1880)” Lecture by Michalis Sotiropoulos
Royce Hall, 314 UCLALiberalism and the Intellectual Foundations of the Modern Greek State (ca 1830-1880) Lecture by Michalis Sotiropoulos, The 1821 Fellow in Modern Greek Studies, British School at Athens Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:00 p.m. 314 Royce Hall, UCLA Reception to follow This event is free to attend but advance RSVP is requested. RSVP link: https://forms.gle/k9RShpX6Y7yzxZYX7 Introductory...
Heritage at High Tide: Archaeology and Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean – A Deep Dive into Cyprus’ and Greece’s Imperiled Treasures
zooma panel discussion organized by Professor Ioanna Kakoulli (Acting Director, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture) April 6-7, 2024 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. PST 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. EET (Cyprus/Greece) 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. CET (Central Europe) via Zoom Program and Abstracts It is with heavy hearts that we share the news...
Alkinoos Ioannidis, “The Word and the Note”
Mong Auditorium 404 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Word and the Note lecture by Alkinoos Ioannidis Singer-Songwriter April 26, 2024 4:00 pm Mong Auditorium, Engineering VI UCLA campus Reception to follow Event is free but advanced registration is requested What is a song? When do words function as sound and when do notes represent meaning? Is tradition closer to conservatism or progress?...
Alkinoos Ioannidis in Concert
Schoenberg Hall 445 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAlkinoos Ioannidis in Concert a concert presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:30pm Schoenberg Hall, UCLA campus (updated 11:00am 4/26/24) A note about the current protests at UCLA – They are not expected to affect this concert, and campus events are not being canceled at...
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
18th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Hosted by the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) and Sponsored by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 9, 2024 Advance ticket purchase required. The 18th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) returns with an expanded program...
Book Club: “The Murderess” by Alexandros Papadiamantis
by ZoomThis conversation is presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles Saturday, July 27, 2024 10 a.m. Los Angeles / 8 p.m. Greece Via Zoom Click here to RSVP Led by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director of the UCLA SNF Center for the...
Weaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles
Huffington Center at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1324 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWeaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles Lecture by Professor Sharon Gerstel Director, UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture September 29, 2024 2:00 PM The Wilson-Hanks Family Cultural Center, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Reception to follow Introductory remarks by The...
Cappella Romana
Saint Sophia Cathedral 1324 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCappella Romana World première program IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. DEMETRIOS Directed by Alexander Lingas Founder and Director, Cappella Romana A performance presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Sunday, October 27, 2024 5:00 PM Running time:...
Pretty in Pink: A Portrait of Queen Olga of Greece at the Benaki Museum by George Manginis
Via ZoomPhoto credit: Benaki Museum in Athens Pretty in Pink: A Portrait of Queen Olga of Greece at the Benaki Museum Lecture by George Manginis Academic Director Benaki Museum in Athens Saturday, January 11, 2025 4:00 P.M. In an abundance of caution, we have moved our lecture today online to Zoom. It will NOT be held...
Fighting Antisemitism and Preserving the Memory of the Holocaust: Advances in Greece and Europe? By Leon Saltiel
The Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFighting Antisemitism and Preserving the Memory of the Holocaust: Advances in Greece and Europe? Lecture by Leon Saltiel, Director of Diplomacy, Representative at UN Geneva and UNESCO, and Coordinator on Countering Antisemitism for the World Jewish Congress Sunday, February 2, 2025 4:00 p.m. The Harry and Yvonne Lenart Auditorium, The Fowler Museum at UCLA Reception...
Gefyra Book Club: “Eleni, or Nobody” by Rhea Galanaki
by ZoomGefyra Book Club: Eleni, or Nobody by Rhea Galanaki, trans. David Connolly (Northwestern University Press, 2002) Discussion led by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director, UCLA SNF Hellenic Center and Dr. Eirini Kotsovili, Senior Lecturer, Global Humanities at Simon Fraser University Saturday, February 8, 2025 10 a.m. Los Angeles / 8 p.m. Greece By Zoom Click here to RSVP...
East Meets West: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Greece’s History and Culture
East Meets West: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Greece’s History and Culture This conference examines Greece’s interactions with the East and West, examining Ancient Roots and Influences, Byzantine Spaces and Sounds, Memory and Diachronicity, and Modern Society and Relations. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the conference aims to foster meaningful dialogue on how Greece has engaged with...